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Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Mrs. Manjula Das, Chairman, Central Administrative Tribunal  inaugurated the Library Room, Bar Room for the members of the Bar Association, and a separate Bar Room for female Advocates attending the Srinagar CAT Bench
Mrs. Manjula Das, Chairman, Central Administrative Tribunal  inaugurated the Library Room, Bar Room for the members of the Bar Association, and a separate Bar Room for female Advocates attending the Srinagar CAT Bench. Mrs Das also inaugurated the Room for Standing Counsel representing the Central Government and the UTs, and a Litigation Cell at the Bench. Mr. D. S. Mahra, Judicial Member and members of the Bar and CAT officials attended the inaugural ceremony.
After creation of the Bench at Srinagar in November 2021, there was a constant demand and need for creation of facilities for convenience of the Bar and the litigating public. With the best efforts on the part of the Tribunal, the authorities of the UT Administration ultimately allotted five extra rooms for creation of such facilities.
Consequent upon re-constitution of the erstwhile State of Jammu & Kashmir, UTs of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh were created with effect from 31st of October, 2019. To cater to the needs of litigating employees of the newly created UTs, 19th Bench of the Central Administrative Tribunal at Srinagar was inaugurated on 23rd of November, 2021 by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions in the presence of Justice Pankaj Mithal, Chief Justice, J&K High Court, Mrs. Manjula Das, Chairman, Central Administrative Tribunal, Mr. D. S. Mahra, Judicial Member, CAT, and various other dignitaries.
The Bench at Srinagar presided over by Mr. D. S, Mahra, Judicial Member, started functioning physically from the very same day, i.e., 23rd November, 2021. The Bench has since disposed of a sizeable number of cases received on transfer from the J&K High Court, as also fresh cases instituted by the employees.
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Ministry of Cooperation
Amount duped by cooperative societies
The Co-operative societies with members from one state are registered under the provisions of concerned State Cooperative Societies Act and are regulated by the concerned State Registrars of the Cooperative Societies. The details of such societies including multipurpose cooperative societies registered under the State Cooperative Act is maintained by the concerned State Registrar of Cooperative Societies.
Cooperative societies including multipurpose cooperative societies with members from more than one state are registered by the Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies under the Multi State Cooperative Societies  Act, 2002. A total of 1509 multi state co-operative societies are registered under the provisions of Multi State Cooperative Societies  Act, 2002 and function as autonomous cooperative organizations accountable to their members. Whenever, complaints are received against any of the multi-State cooperative societies for violation of MSCS Act or Rules or non- repayment of deposits on maturity, action is taken by the Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies as per MSCS Act, 2002 and Rules. In case of multi purpose multi state cooperative Societies, winding up proceedings have already been initiated against the following:
- Samruddha Jeevan Multi State Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society ltd., Pune, Maharashtra
- S.P. Global Multipurpose Cooperative Society ltd., Pune, Maharashtra
- Lakshya Multipurpose Cooperative Society ltd., Bathinda, Punjab
- The Happy Future Multipurpose Cooperative Society Ltd., Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Janlaxmi Multipurpose Cooperative Society Ltd., Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
This was stated by the Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Mines
Cumulative Growth of Mineral Production Goes Up by 14.2 Per Cent During April- January 2021-22
Magnesite, Lignite, Bauxite, Gold, Coal and Natural Gas Indicate positive growth in January 2022
The index of mineral production of mining and quarrying sector for the month of January, 2022  at 124.7, was 2.8% higher as compared to the level during the same period 2021. As per the latest statistics of Indian Bureau of Mines , the cumulative growth for the period April- January, 2021-22 over the corresponding period of the previous year has increased by 14.2 per cent.
Production level of important minerals in January, 2022 were: Coal 796 lakh tonnes, Lignite 46 lakh tonnes, Natural gas  2767 million cu. m., Petroleum  25 lakh tonnes, Bauxite 2157 thousand tonnes, Chromite 398 thousand tonnes, Copper conc. 10 thousand tonnes , Gold 107 kg, Iron ore 215 lakh tonnes, Lead conc. 29 thousand tonnes, Manganese ore 264 thousand tonnes, Zinc conc. 145 thousand tonnes, Limestone 341 lakh tonnes, Phosphorite 118 thousand tonnes, Magnesite 10 thousand tonnes and Diamond 1 carat.
The production of important minerals showing positive growth during January, 2022 over January, 2021 include: Magnesite , Lignite , Bauxite , Gold , Natural Gas   and Coal . The production of other important minerals showing negative growth include: Limestone , Petroleum  , Zinc conc , Iron Ore , Manganese ore , Phosphorite , Copper conc , Chromite , Lead conc
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Special Campaign 2.0 for Swacchata Drive being conducted in Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare
Excellent work done by department in reducing pendency during period from November, 2022 to August 2023
In accordance with the guidelines of the Government of India, the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare  conducted Special Campaign 2.0 for cleanliness and has undertaken activities related to Increasing Efficiency in Decision Making  in all Subordinate/Attached Offices, Autonomous bodies and all field units in all States of India during the period from November, 2022 to August, 2023 under Special Campaign 2.0.
ACHIEVEMENTS OF SPECIAL CAMPAIGN 2.0
Department has done excellent work in reducing the pendency during the period from November, 2022 to August 2023 as a total number of 106774 Public Grievances, 464 Public Grievance Appeals have been disposed off. Apart from this, 23 References from MPs, 5 Parliamentary Assurances, 5 State Government References and 5 PMO Reference have been disposed off.
As part of the Special Campaign 2.0, Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has adopted e-office 7.0 and it has been fully implemented in the offices. During the Campaign, Delegation of Powers in the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has been reviewed and modified in 2022-23.
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Under the Swachhta Campaign, an initiative for cleanliness has been taken up by the Department. Cleanliness drive has been launched and implemented in Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare including Attached and Subordinate offices.
Ministry of Law and Justice
Press Communique
In exercise of the power conferred by clause  of Article 224 of the Constitution of India, the President, after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, is pleased to appoint the following as Additional Judges of the following High Courts, w.e.f. the date they assume charge of their respective offices Vide notifications dated 14.05.2022:-
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Ms. Ananya Bandyopadhyay, Judicial Officer
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As Additional Judges of the Calcutta High Court
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Smt. Rai Chattopadhyay, Judicial Officer
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Shri Subhendu Samanta, Judicial Officer
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Shri Sachin Singh Rajput, Advocate
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As an Additional Judge of the Chhattisgarh High Court.
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Smt. Shoba Annamma Eapen, Advocate
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As an Additional Judge of the Kerala High Court
Department of Justice , Ministry of Law & Justice
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Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation
MoU Signed for Rudraksh Plantation in Ganga Basin
A Memorandum of Understanding  was signed between National Mission for Clean Ganga, HCL Foundation and INTACH for taking up a project of ‘Plantation of Rudraksh Trees in Uttarakhand’ as a part of CSR initiative under the ‘Namami Gange’ Programme. While the project aims at planting 10,000 Rudraksh trees in the catchment area of river Ganga in Uttarakhand in association with local community and other stakeholders, it will also help in generating income for people residing in those areas. The tripartite MoU was signed by representative from HCL Foundation, INTACH and Shri Rozy Agarwal, Executive Director  from NMCG on 14th May 2019 in the presence of Shri Rajiv Ranjan Mishra, Director General NMCG and Shri G. Ashok Kumar, Executive Director .
Shri Rajiv Ranjan Mishra, Director General, NMCG said that Namami Gange Mission aims at providing comprehensive and sustainable solutions for a cleaner ecosystem along the stretch of 97 towns and 4,465 villages on the Ganga stem and a public-private partnership will provide the initiative a much-needed impetus. He congratulated HCL Foundation and INTACH for coming forward and joining hands with NMCG in this endeavour.
Ministry of Cooperation
Taxes on Cooperative Societies
As per Budget announcement 2023-24, following income tax related benefits are being proposed for the Cooperative Societies:
- The new co-operative society formed on or after 01.04.2023, which commences manufacturing or production by 31.03.2024 and do not avail of any specified incentive or deduction, is proposed to be allowed an option to pay tax at a concessional rate of 15 per cent similar to what is available to new manufacturing companies. This announcement would benefit new cooperatives engaged in manufacturing/production activities.
- For sugar co-operatives, for years prior to assessment year 2016-17, if any deduction claimed for expenditure made on purchase of sugarcane has been disallowed, same shall be recomputed after allowing such deduction upto the price fixed or approved by the Government for such previous years. This decision of the Government will provide benefit of approximately
₹10,000 crore of principal amount of Income-Tax to sugar cooperatives. For this purpose, all sugar co-operatives, who are eligible for deduction, are required to approach the assessing officer, suitably.
- A higher limit of Rs. 2 lakh per member for cash deposits to and loans in cash by Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies  and Primary Cooperative Agricultural and Rural Development Banks  has been provided.
- A higher limit of Rs. 3 Crore for TDS on cash withdrawal has been provided to cooperative societies.
Similarly, during Financial Year 2022-23, following tax benefits were also provided to Cooperative Societies:
- Reduction in Minimum Alternate Tax : MAT reduced for cooperatives from 18.5% to 15%.
- Reduction in surcharge on cooperative societies: Surcharge reduced from 12 % to 7% for co- operative societies having income between Rs. 1 to 10 Cr.
This was stated by the Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Cabinet approves Externally Aided Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project – Phase II and Phase III
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project  Phase II & Phase III with the financial assistance of the World Bank , and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank  to improve the safety and operational performance of selected dams across the whole country, along with institutional strengthening with system wide management approach.
The project cost is Rs 10,211 crore. The Project will be implemented over a period of 10 years duration in two Phases, each of six years duration with two years overlapping from April, 2021 to March, 2031. The share of external funding is Rs 7,000 crore of the total project cost, and balance Rs 3,211 crore is to be borne by the concerned Implementing Agencies . The contribution of Central Government is Rs 1,024 crore as loan liability and Rs 285 crore as counter-part funding for Central Component.
DRIP Phase II & Phase III envisages the following objectives:-
- To improve the safety and performance of selected existing dams and associated appurtenances in a sustainable manner.
- To strengthen the dam safety institutional setup in participating states as well as at central level, and
- iii. To explore the alternative incidental means at few of selected dams to generate the incidental revenue for sustainable operation and maintenance of dams
To achieve the above objectives, DRIP Phase II & Phase III has following components:
- Rehabilitation and improvement of dams and associated appurtenances,
- Dam safety institutional strengthening in participating States and Central agencies,
- Exploration of alternative incidental means at few of selected dams to generate the incidental revenue for sustainable operation and maintenance of dams, and
- Project management.
The Scheme envisages comprehensive rehabilitation of 736 existing dams located across the country. Implementing Agency wise breakup of number of dams to be taken up for rehabilitation are as follows:
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Bhakra Beas Management Board 
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Central Water Commission
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Damodar Valley Corporation
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Goa
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Gujarat
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Jharkhand
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35
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Karnataka
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Kerala
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28
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Madhya Pradesh
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27
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Maharashtra
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167
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Manipur
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Meghalaya
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Odisha
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Punjab
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Rajasthan
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Tamilnadu
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Ministry of Defence
Veer-Naris and War Veterans felicitated by FOC-in-C 
Mumbai, 28 August 2021
An interaction with veteran sailors was held at INS Gomantak on 27 Aug 21 as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav and Swarnim Vijay Varsh celebrations. During the event, Vice Admiral R Hari Kumar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval Command felicitated Veer Naris and 1971 War Veterans.
Addressing the gathering, the Admiral said that the Navy is indebted to the veterans for their service; and explained the measures implemented towards welfare of ex-servicemen. He called upon the veterans to encourage youth to join the Navy, as Ambassadors of the service.PRO Defence-SC/DR
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Ministry of Home Affairs
Annual outlays have been substantially increased to support States for combating Left Wing Extremism
Rs. 3414.50 crore released/allocated to all States in last three years: Shri G. Kishan Reddy
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, in a written reply to a question regarding expenditure on Naxalite Eradication Campaign, in Lok Sabha today, said that as per Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India, subjects of Police and Public Order are with the State Governments. However, the Government of India  has been supplementing the efforts of States to address left wing extremism.
The annual outlays have been substantially increased to support States for combating left wing extremism. An amount of Rs. 848 crore was released by MHA to all the LWE affected States under such schemes during 2014-15 to 2016-17, whereas Rs. 3414.50 crore have been released/allocated during last three years between 2017-18 & 2019-20. Giving a reply to the specific question on funds released to Chhattisgarh by the MHA, the Minister stated that an amount of Rs. 224.63 crore was released to the State to combat left wing extremism during 2014-15 to 2016-17, whereas Rs. 706.78 crore have been released under such schemes during last three years between 2017-18 & 2019-20.
The Minister informed that as per the recommendations of the 14th Finance Commission, the State share in the net proceeds of Union taxes was raised from 32% to 42%. Through this step, sufficient flexibility was provided to the States to conceive and implement the schemes/programmes suited to their local needs/aspirations and bridge the developmental deficit gaps in the backward districts. Accordingly, some of the schemes are implemented on sharing basis in the ratio of 60:40  since 2017.
Ministry of Home Affairs  has 03 major schemes namely Security Related Expenditure  Scheme, Special Infrastructure Scheme  and Special Central Assistance  Scheme through which funds are given to States to tackle left wing extremism. Under SRE, expenditure incurred by the States on Central Armed Police Forces  is reimbursed on 100% basis, while for other items the reimbursement is made on sharing basis in the ratio of 60:40 . SIS is implemented on sharing basis in the ratio of 60:40 . Under SCA funds are provided to States to fill critical gaps in Public Infrastructure & Services in 30 Most LWE Affected Districts. This is a 100% centrally sponsored scheme.
States covered under LWE related Schemes of MHA are Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal & Kerala.
Special Service and Features
DAK ADALAT on 23.06.2021
It is proposed to conduct Dak Adalat on 23.06.2021 at 1600 hours at Anna Road HPO, Chennai 600002. The members of the public are requested to send their grievances, if any regarding Postal services  availed at Anna Road HPO, Chennai 600002, either in person or by post or through email at doannaroadhpo.tn@indiapost.gov.in, with the caption DAK ADALAT , on or before 20.06.2021. They may also attend the DakAdalat in person on 23.06.2021 at 1600 hours, according to a press release issued by Shri.M.Sriraman, Chief Postmaster, Anna Road HPO, Chennai 600 002.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Task Force set up to examine matters pertaining to age of motherhood, imperatives of lowering MMR, improvement of nutritional levels and related issues
The Task Force to be headed by Ms. Jaya Jaitly will submit its report by 31st July, 2020
It will suggest suitable legislations and/or amendments in existing laws to support its recommendations; and also work out a detailed roll-out plan with timelines to implement these recommendations
The Government of India in a gazette notification issued on 04th June 2020, has set up a Task Force to examine matters pertaining to age of motherhood, imperatives of lowering MMR, improvement of nutritional levels and related issues.
Union Finance Minister, during her Budget Speech for 2020-21 in the Parliament stated that “Women’s age of marriage was increased from fifteen years to eighteen years in 1978, by amending erstwhile Sharda Act of 1929. As India progresses further, opportunities open up for women to pursue higher education and careers. There are imperatives of lowering MMR as well as improvement of nutrition levels. Entire issue about age of a girl entering motherhood needs to be seen in this light. I propose to appoint a task force that will present its recommendations in six months’ time..” .
The composition of the Task Force is as under:
- Ms. Jaya Jaitly  - Chairperson
- Dr. Vinod Paul, Member , Niti Aayog - Member 
- Secretary, M/o Health and Family Welfare - Member 
- Secretary, M/o Women & Child Development - Member 
- Secretary, D/o Higher Education - Member 
- Secretary, D/o School Education & Literacy - Member 
- Secretary, Legislative Department - Member 
- Ms. Najma Akhtar  - Member
- Ms. Vasudha Kamath  - Member
- Dr. Dipti Shah  - Member
The Terms of Reference of the Task Force are as follows:
- To examine the correlation of age of marriage and motherhood with  health, medical well-being and nutritional status of mother and neonate/infant/child, during pregnancy, birth and thereafter,  key parameters like Infant Mortality Rate , Maternal Mortality Rate , Total Fertility Rate , Sex Ratio at Birth , Child Sex Ratio  etc. and  any other relevant points pertaining to health and nutrition in this context.
- To suggest measures for promoting higher education among women.
- To suggest suitable legislative instruments and/or amendments in existing laws to support the recommendations of the Task Force.
- To work out a detailed roll-out plan with timelines to implement the recommendations of the Task Force.
- The Task Force may invite other experts to its meetings if and as required.
- The Task Force will be provided secretarial assistance by the NITI Aayog and will submit its report by 31st July, 2020.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister congratulates Men's Cricket Team for clinching Gold in their debut appearance at the Asian Games
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi congratulated Men's Cricket Team for clinching Gold in their debut appearance at the Asian Games at Hangzhou.
The Prime Minister posted on X;
“Our Men's Cricket Team strikes Gold in their debut appearance at the Asian Games. Heartiest congratulations to our incredible cricketers on this historic win. Their passion and teamwork have once again made the nation proud. My best wishes for their future endeavours.”
Ministry of Defence
COMMANDERS’ CONFERENCE AT EASTERN AIR COMMAND
Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria PVSM AVSM VM ADC, Chief of the Air Staff  visited Headquarters Eastern Air Command  at Shillong from 26 to 27 Aug 21 for the Commanders’ Conference of EAC. On arrival, CAS was received by Air Marshal Amit Dev AVSM VSM ADC, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Air Command.
The two day conference reviewed the progress of operational goals set for the Command and highlighted discussions on ways and means to optimise full spectrum combat readiness. While addressing the Commanders, CAS highlighted the increasing importance of Eastern Air Command in the overall strategic perspective. He expressed satisfaction at the buildup and strengthening of capability and infrastructure at various stations including Advanced Landing Grounds  in the Eastern sector.
CAS urged the Commanders to enthuse the younger air warriors to put their training and skills to full use in their assignments to upgraded and new generation systems and weapon platforms. He appreciated the contribution of all personnel of EAC in their consistent efforts to improve their operational output backed by a strong maintenance and administrative support system.
CAS awarded trophies to Stations for achieving excellence in the fields of Operations, Maintenance and Administration. Air Force Station Tezpur was awarded the trophy of ‘Best Flying Station – Pride of EAC’ and Air Force Station Salua was declared the ‘Best Non-Flying Station’.
PIB Headquarters
Acceptance of payment of all kind of Court fees in Debts Recovery Tribunal, Ernakulam only through electronic mode via Non-Tax Receipt Portal.
 28931 of 2018 and in accordance with the Office of Controller General of Accounts Office memorandum No MFCGA/ITD/NTRP/01/2018-19/1053 dated 6.8.2018 and Rule 49 of GFR 2017, all Counsels/ Applicant/ Parties are hereby informed that all kinds of Court fees, Certified copy fees etc will be collected in the Debts Recovery Tribunal-1 & 2, Ernakulam only through electronic mode i.e. Non-Tax Receipt Portal w.e.f. 01.11.2018. All concerned are advised to use https://bharatkosh.gov.in for making all kinds of Court fees  to the concerned Tribunals. No other mode of payment  will be accepted by the Tribunals thereafter. User guide for furnishing payment in electronic mode is available under the link: https://bharatkosh.gov.in/static/Template/UserGuideBharatkosh.pdf.
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